Sin Stocks

Sin stocks are in the businesses of alcohol, smoking, gambling, weapons, etc.  Despite their bad reputations, sin stocks are often reliable investments with near-perpetual income from consumers. These stocks sometimes even largely outperform the market, regardless of economic conditions. Stigma aside, sin stocks enjoy wide margins and steady profits. Some of the most famously frowned-upon sin stocks are Altria Group, MGM Resorts, Molson Coors and Philip Morris.

A Super Bowl Moment for Legal Sports Gambling

This coming Sunday's Super Bowl will likely set new records for the size of legal betting. Why investors should take note ...   Super Bowl…

3 Sin Stocks to Avoid During the Holidays

Sin stocks often offer higher returns — but that's unlikely to be the case for these three names.

4 Popular Companies That Are Sin Stocks Now

Sometimes making money comes at the price of your health or soul. It's time to rethink the sin stocks classification and consider adding a few other names into the mix. Here are four potentially "sinful" stocks to watch.

3 Sin Stocks to Buy That Are Trading at Bargain Prices

There are many sin stocks that are bargains now, but these three stocks to buy stand out from the rest. Here's why.

3 Sin Stocks to Double Down On

While sin stocks are traditionally thought of as a recessionary hedge, these three stocks will exceed your expectations.

3 Tobacco Stocks That Will Perform Well Despite FDA Regulations

The FDA will have another anti-tobacco leader, but these tobacco stocks will continue to deliver returns in a harsh regulatory climate.

10 Sports Betting Stocks to Sink Your Teeth Into

Sports betting is no longer banned at the federal level, opening the door of opportunity for these companies more than any others.

5 Sin Stocks to Sell Your Soul For

Here are 5 sin stocks with big support from top analysts. All five of these sizzling stocks share a "strong buy" analyst consensus rating and are poised for growth.

The 7 Best Sin Stocks from the Vice Fund (VICEX)

While the Vice Fund is a solid collection of underloved sin stocks, investors might do better by picking from its best ideas.

Should Investors Drink Up These Alcohol Stocks?

The bourbon boom has years to run; but what about bourbon stocks? For serious investors, there's only one real option.

3 Best Mutual Funds for ‘Sin Stocks’

If you want to invest in sin stocks, mutual funds are an ideal way to capture sinful returns in this sub-category of consumer staples.

How to Profit from a Whiskey Shortage

Bourbon lovers beware: we're looking at a whiskey shortage. What are the implications for whiskey stocks like Diageo and Brown-Forman?

Take the Risks With These 7 ‘Sin Stocks’ That Sizzle

The seven deadly sins will never go out of style, and these 7 sin stocks will similarly never lose their edge as great investments for investors.

Budweiser: The Wrong Tool for Anheuser’s China Job

Anheuser-Busch InBev insists on throwing more time and money into making Budweiser an everyday name in China -- a foolish strategy that ignores BUD's better assets.

Marijuana Stocks: None of Tobacco’s Sinful Qualities … Just Smoke

The likes of Medical Marijuana Inc. and Cannabis Science are speculative plays without any of the same benefits of Big Tobacco.

Raise a Glass to These 3 Bulletproof Booze Players

One of the most attractive segments of the staples market to move into now -- both for stability and for long-term growth -- is the alcoholic beverages business. Here's why:

VIDEO: The New Vice Stocks

Soda and cigarettes might seem worlds apart, but soft drinks are increasingly being eyed by regulators, and growth is already slowing.

Coca-Cola Is the New Tobacco

No one will confuse the sugary taste of cola and a cigarette drag, but from an investment standpoint, these products' makers are becoming increasingly similar.

Beer’s Biggest Battlegrounds Are Overseas

Gaining Corona and other beers is a big deal for Constellation Brands, but the U.S. beer market is flatter than a week-old keg of Budweiser.